[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Florence Local Statement Advisory Number 60
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL062018
526 AM EDT Fri Sep 14 2018

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**HURRICANE FLORENCE APPROACHING LANDFALL NEAR CAPE FEAR**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Bladen, Columbus, Inland
      Pender, and Northern Horry
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
      Central Horry, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal
      Horry, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Inland Brunswick,
      Inland Georgetown, and Inland New Hanover
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Darlington, Dillon,
      Florence, Marion, Marlboro, Robeson, and Williamsburg

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 20 miles east-southeast of Wilmington NC or about 90
      miles east-northeast of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 34.2N 77.4W
    - Storm Intensity 90 mph
    - Movement West-northwest or 285 degrees at 6 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Florence will make landfall soon just north of Cape Fear.
Florence remains a very large storm, which will produce dangerous impacts
across southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina for the
next couple of days. Storm surge inundation near the coast, extreme winds,
historic flooding rainfall, and prolonged life-threatening river flooding
are expected.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across coastal southeast North Carolina. Potential impacts in
this area include:
    - Areas of storm surge inundation enhanced by breaking waves are
      possible along the barrier islands. Damage to several buildings
      is possible, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore roads may become weakened or washed out,
      especially in vulnerable low-lying areas.
    - Delivery of drinking water and sewer services may be
      interrupted.
    - Major beach erosion is possible with heavy surf and elevated
      water levels impacting or breaching the dunes.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
      Several small craft will break away from moorings, especially
      in unprotected anchorages.
    - Navigation may be difficult near inlets and waterways, as
      navigational aids may be off station or missing.

Also, protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts along the coast south of Cape Fear.

Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
devastating impacts across across across southeast North Carolina. Potential
impacts include:
    - Extreme flooding from rainfall may prompt numerous evacuations
      and rescues.
    - Rivers and streams may overwhelmingly overflow their banks with
      deep moving water. Creeks and ditches will become severely
      flooded and contain strong currents.
    - Flood waters may enter numerous structures, and some may become
      uninhabitable or washed away. Road scours or complete road
      failure is likely in many locations, along with the potential
      for sinkholes. Many streets and parking lots will flood, and
      may be impacted by swift, flowing water. Numerous road and
      low-lying bridge closures are likely with some weakened or
      washed away. Driving conditions will be very dangerous.
    - The delivery of drinking water and sewer services may be
      interrupted. Flood waters may be polluted and contain hazardous
      materials.

Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across northeast South Carolina.

* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive
impacts across coastal southeast North Carolina. Potential impacts in
this area include:
    - Some structural damage is likely, with buildings receiving roof
      damage as well as window, door, and garage door failures.
      Mobile homes potentially suffering severe damage, with some
      destroyed. Damage may be enhanced by projectiles. Locations may
      be inaccessible or uninhabitable for some time after the storm
      passes.
    - Widespread large limbs will be down and many trees snapped or
      uprooted, along with fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Roads will be blocked in many areas as a result of large
      debris, especially within urban or heavily wooded areas.
      Several bridges, causeways, and elevated roadways will likely
      become unsafe.
    - Widespread areas will suffer from power and communication
      outages.
    - Several poorly secured small craft may break from their
      moorings.

Also, protect against dangerous wind having possible significant
impacts across northeastern South Carolina and interior southeast North
Carolina.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina.
Potential impacts include:
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Tornadoes can cause damage to trees, vehicles, boats, and
      buildings. Unsecured mobile homes and poorly constructed
      structures are particularly vulnerable.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Do not return to evacuated areas until hazardous winds diminish and flood waters abate.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of
life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any
orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency
Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are
unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.

Check-in with your emergency points of contact among family, friends,
and workmates. Inform them of your status and well-being. Let them
know how you intend to ride out the storm and when you plan to
check-in again.

Keep cell phones well charged and handy. Also, cell phone chargers
for automobiles can be helpful after the storm. Locate your chargers
and keep them with your cell phone.

In emergencies it is best to remain calm. Stay informed and focused
on the situation at hand. Exercise patience with those you encounter.
Be a Good Samaritan and helpful to others.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to
the forecast.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Wilmington NC around 830 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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MORGAN
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